Global Leadership in Rig Inspection and DP Services
As part of our commitment to delivering world-class Rig Inspection, Dynamic Positioning (DP), and Critical Systems services to clients across the globe, we are pleased to provide the following updates to our service line leadership within our Energy Services Team for these markets.
These changes reflect our continued investment in technical excellence, operational clarity, and global coordination, ensuring that our clients benefit from ABL’s trusted expertise and consistent service delivery anywhere in the world.
Rig Inspection Services: Global Expertise, Local Delivery
Experienced marine assurance professional and drilling rig auditor, Stewart Gillies will lead ABL’s global offering in rig inspections under the title of Operations Manager. He will oversee the coordination and development of ABL’s rig inspection programs worldwide.
Stewart is a Rig Inspection & Control Systems Subject Matter Expert and brings deep technical knowledge and operational insight across all rig types, offshore and onshore including drilling and marine control systems, dynamic positioning systems and cyber security. Stewart ensures clients receive a consistent, high-quality service worldwide, while expanding our rig inspection capabilities to meet evolving risks and market demands.
DP & Critical Systems: Expanding Global Leadership
We’re also pleased to announce that Alessio Lombardi has been appointed DP & Critical Systems Director – Global, expanding his previous Asia Pacific remit. Alessio will lead the development and coordination of our global DP and Critical Systems services, ensuring clients benefit from consistent standards and innovation across regions.
Alessio will also chair our DP Steering Committee, driving continuous improvement and technical leadership across our DP offerings.
Alessio brings to the role over 20 years of expertise in electrical engineering in the energy and marine sectors, combined with experience in managing engineering teams. He is an IMCA accredited DP (Dynamic Positioning) practitioner and has over 10 years in leading DP delivery teams.
Honouring a Legacy of Excellence
These updates follow the recent sad passing of Steven Lee, our former Group Director for Rig Inspection, DP, and Critical Systems, a much-loved colleague and member of the ABL family.
Steven was a highly respected industry leader whose legacy lives on in the strength of the teams he built and the standards that he set.
We miss Steven greatly, and we remain committed to upholding his vision by continuing to deliver excellence across the services that he helped shape.
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